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May 6, 2024

Paper from School of Data Science Researchers Accepted by Prestigious Machine Learning Conference

The International Conference on Machine Learning is one of the most prestigious annual artificial intelligence and machine learning gatherings.

Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Machine Learning Research
Molly Porter and the model she built of the new Data Science building.
April 30, 2024

On Momentous Day, Dean Phil Bourne Receives Unexpected Gift and Moment of Joy

Amid the pageantry of the opening of the School's new building, no moment was more meaningful for Phil Bourne than an unexpected gift from a family member.

Building and Facilities
Dean Phil Bourne
April 25, 2024

Dean's Blog: Toward a Maturity Model for Education

In his latest blog post, Dean Phil Bourne reflects on the components of a maturity model for education.

Academics Admissions Student Affairs
UVA Raven Society Members posing with The Raven banner outdoors
April 5, 2024

School of Data Science Ph.D. Students and Faculty Member Named To Raven Society

One faculty member and two Ph.D. students were recently selected to join The Raven Society, the oldest and most prestigious honor society at the University.

Admissions Student Spotlight
Adam Tashman
March 26, 2024

Professor Promotes Data Literacy With New Book

Adam Tashman of the School of Data Science hopes his new book will promote data literacy and highlight opportunities in the emerging field.

Academics Careers Data Activism Research
Vannia Gonzalez, Melissa Phillips, Whitney Cathcart, Navya Annapareddy, and Farhana Faruqe
March 15, 2024

A Day to Inspire: Key Takeaways from WiDS 2024

This year's event focused on inspiring the next generation of women in data science, with panel discussions featuring industry experts and much more.

Academics Artificial Intelligence Careers Research WiDS
C4K hosts an event for Starr Hill Pathways students
March 6, 2024

C4K Hosts Starr Hill Pathway Students for Data Analytics Game

C4K worked with the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science to organize an event for eight Starr Hill Pathways students.

Careers Data Activism
Stephen Baek, Jonathan Kropko, Sheng Li, and Brian Wright
March 6, 2024

Four Data Science Faculty Members Receive Endowed Chairs

Stephen Baek, Jonathan Kropko, Sheng Li, and Brian Wright will now have the title of Quantitative Foundation Associate Professor in Data Science.

Academics Research
Data science professor Farhana Faruqe on CBS19 new set with anchors
February 28, 2024

Farhana Faruqe Discusses AI Realities on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’

Farhana Faruqe, associate professor of data science, was featured on this month's “Inside the Numbers” with CBS19 to discuss common fears associated with AI.

Artificial Intelligence Media Room Research
Phil Bourne data science building data sculpture
February 23, 2024

Dean’s Blog: On Gryffindor and How to Organize a School of Data Science

Phil Bourne, founding dean of the School of Data Science, shares his thoughts on how the concept of houses can inform the organization of a school.

Academics Research
Four people stand side by side at the Northern Virginia online student and MSDS alumni reception.
February 20, 2024

Linking Perspectives: MSDS Alumni Connect with Northern Virginia Online Students

Northern Virginia online students and M.S. in data science alumni recently united for a networking event in Arlington, Virginia.

Academics Alumni BSDS Careers Collaboratory MSDS Student Affairs
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II delivers his keynote speech at Charlottesville’s Paramount Theatre.
February 9, 2024

Echoes of Unity: Celebrating Black Voices and Legacies at UVA’s MLK Celebration

The University’s Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion held nine events, including a keynote co-hosted by the School of Data Science.

Academics Alumni BSDS Center for Data Ethics and Justice Collaboratory Data Activism Guest Speaker